Change in MOA and AOA

In case a company wants to change its object clause, it can do so by filling passing necessary resolution and file eForm MGT-14.

A company can increase its authorized capital by filing eForm SH-7. Similarly, subscribed capital and paid up capital of the company can be increased on filing and approval of Form PAS-3 (Return of allotment of shares).

You can’t amend the subscriber clause as Subscriber clause contains the particulars of the promoters who subscribed the share capital at the time of incorporation

Following clauses can be amended under Companies Act, 2013: (a) Name of the Company, (b) State of India where registered office of the company is situated, (c) Main objects of the Company and matters considered necessary in furtherance thereof, (d) Liability of members of the company; and (e) Authorised share capital of the company.

As the Articles of Association are the rules and regulation of the company which the company needs to comply. We can amend/change any clause in the Articles provided it shall be within the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

Yes we can

Name of the existing company can be changed after complying the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

following things should be avoided: 1. Use of identical names with that of an existing LLP or body corporates except with the approval of such company by way of Resolution. 2. Use of general names 3. Use of the word ‘sahakari’ or ‘co-operative’. 4. The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 prohibits certain kinds of names. Therefore, use of such names should also be avoided. 5. Use of the name of national heroes such as ‘Bhagat Singh enterprises’. 6. Use of meaningless or vague alphabets such as GFVCGCBDH Ltd. 7. Prefixing words like modern, new to the names of already established, successful firms whether in India or outside. 8. Use of the name of state or country.

As per our practical experience, it takes around 10-15 days. However there is no limit prescribed on the Registrar for the name approval and name change.

Object Clause of the existing company can be changed after complying the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013

Activities such as Architecture, Banking, Mutual Fund, Financing activities, Insurance activities, Stock Broker, Multilevel Marketing, etc. as mentioned in the Companies Act, 2013 needs prior approval.

If the Proposed name includes words such as Insurance, Bank, Stock exchange, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Nidhi, or Mutual Fund etc, prior approval of Respective Authority/ Regulator is required.

No. subscribed capital/paid-up capital cannot be more than Authorised Capital

We need to pay the stamp duty as per the increased in the Authorised Share Capital.

Only in case if Registered Office is shifted from one state to another, we need to amend the Situation clause of Memorandum of Association